How much is a building and pest inspection QLD?
Looking for a building and pest inspection Qld? Whether you’re buying an apartment, townhouse or house, we can help! Our inspectors are highly experienced at carrying out building and pest inspections with over 30 years of experience within the building industry.
Why do I have to get a building and pest inspection in Queensland?
Getting a building and pest inspection is common practice in Queensland. Most often, it is included as a “building and pest clause” in contracts of sale for properties. This means the sale of the property is contingent upon the outcome of a building and pest inspection. This is important because it ultimately protects you as the buyer. It ensures that you are fully aware of the current condition of the property – prior to purchase.
It’s no exaggeration to say that getting a building and pest inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars in unforeseen repairs. No doubt, you’ve heard horror stories of people buying properties only to find that the property is full of defects or riddled with termites. A pre-purchase building and pest inspection helps to prevent this from happening to you.
Why is a building and pest inspection important?
Besides being a part of your contract, getting a building and pest inspection in Queensland is important for several reasons. Including:
1. Termites
Termites are highly active in Queensland due to our natural environment and climate. They are elusive creatures and can cause extensive damage to homes if left undetected. In addition, damage by termites is often not covered by home insurance and is typically expensive to repair. For this reason, you will want to make sure that there are no termites or termite damage in your new home.
2. Allows you to make an informed decision and have peace of mind
Buying a new property is a huge investment. You don’t want to go into the purchase blind. It’s important to know exactly what you’re buying and to ensure that you’re not going to get stuck with a money pit.
3. Gives you greater bargaining power
A building and pest inspection and subsequent report can give you greater bargaining power during negotiations with the vendor. If major defects are found, you may be able to negotiate a lower purchase price or for the vendor to complete repairs prior to settlement. Likewise, you may also withdraw from the contract based on the findings of the report.
What are building and pest inspections?
A professional building and pest inspection is very comprehensive. It is a thorough visual inspection of a property to assess its current condition.
Firstly, the building and pest inspector will conduct the building inspection. This inspection identifies any major or minor building defects, safety issues and other items that affect the livability of the property.
Secondly, the building and pest inspector will carry out a timber pest inspection. This inspection looks for any evidence of termite activity or damage. It also checks to see if the property has a current termite management plan in place.
Unlike other states, only a licensed building and pest inspector can carry out a building and pest inspection in Queensland. This ensures inspectors have the necessary skill, experience, and qualifications to identify any building defects and evidence of termites.
What's included in a Qld building and pest inspection?
As mentioned above, building and pest inspections in Queensland are very thorough. Under Australian Standards, a pre-purchase building and pest inspection includes checking:
- All accessible areas of the property within 30 meters of the house
- The roof, roof void and subfloor (if its safe to do so)
- Interior including walls, ceiling, floors, doors and windows, cupboards, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and more
- Exterior including garages, sheds, retaining walls, out buildings, fences, yard and more
In addition, the building and pest inspector will also use special equipment to help identify issues that may not be visible to the human eye. Such as high moisture readings (particularly around wet areas) and abnormal hot/cold patterns that can indicate termite activity. At Local Inspections, our inspectors only use the latest technology including a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter.
How much is a building and pest inspection Qld?
The cost of a building and pest inspection Qld depends on the size, location and condition of the property. Our building and pest inspections start from $340 for apartments and $440 for a standard-sized 2-bedroom home (June 2023). Prices increase depending on the size of the property, particularly if the home is dual living, has a granny flat or is a duplex.
Likewise, the time of the inspection also varies depending on the size of the property. As you can imagine, a big 5-bedroom property will take much longer to inspect than an apartment. At Local Inspections, we generally allow an hour and a half for each inspection. This ensures that the inspector has enough time to complete a thorough inspection.
Have peace of mind with a building and pest inspection from Local Inspections
At Local Inspections, we pride ourselves on delivering great service, fast reporting, competitive pricing and comprehensive inspections. All our inspectors have over 30 years within the building industry so you can trust that you're getting a quality inspection.
If you would like to know more or would like to book, contact us today!